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Backed by the huge wallet and rampant ambition of new owner Thaksin Shinawatra, Eriksson has been charged with ending a trophy drought which now extends beyond three decades.

"I have not followed Manchester City for 31 years, so I can't really talk about the past," he said. "But it is good to be here, because you can feel the optimism."

His appointment may have been controversial but it has certainly cleared the apathy which engulfed City towards the end of last season - and having officially taken charge as Stuart Pearce's successor, Eriksson cannot wait to get started.

"I have had a lot of offers in the past 12 months but I am glad to have accepted this one, he added.

"This is a very interesting project, an exciting challenge and a big one. We have already had a lot of calls from people interested in joining us, and I am looking forward to it a great deal."